Wired Wrong Posted August 15, 2020 Posted August 15, 2020 Anyone use the Palomar know with fluorocarbon line? I have heard yes and no,what does this group advise?. And what is considered the best knot for fluorocarbon? Thanks 1 Quote
Way north bass guy Posted August 15, 2020 Posted August 15, 2020 That’s about the only knot I use to attach lures to the line, with fluoro. Works with my casting rods up to 20lb for pitching, and on my spinning rods down to 6lb. Today I caught well over 50 smallmouth on a drop shot with 8lb fluoro, and never once had any issues with the palomar knot ( I did retie some, but that was due to zebra mussels etc.). Just make sure you don’t twist things up when you’re tying it, and use lots of lubrication (spit), so it doesn’t burn the line. Quote
Global Moderator Mike L Posted August 15, 2020 Global Moderator Posted August 15, 2020 I only use a Palomar on braid for certain moving baits. Check a previous thread titled About Sunline Sniper FC. There are many posts about what folks use. Mike Quote
Super User Jig Man Posted August 16, 2020 Super User Posted August 16, 2020 I use the Pitzen for all lines. Quote
Super User Team9nine Posted August 16, 2020 Super User Posted August 16, 2020 Lots of posts covering this one. If tied properly, zero issues with a Palomar and fluoro. The above mentioned Pitzen, along with its near twin (SDJ) are also solid knots for fluoro. Quote
Born 2 fish Posted August 16, 2020 Posted August 16, 2020 Yes and I use lots of spit to keep it from burning. 1 Quote
Wired Wrong Posted August 16, 2020 Author Posted August 16, 2020 Thanks for all the replies,I will continue to use the palomar knot. Quote
Super User Hammer 4 Posted August 16, 2020 Super User Posted August 16, 2020 Only time I use a palomar knot with fluro is with a drop shot. 1 Quote
Super User geo g Posted August 16, 2020 Super User Posted August 16, 2020 I use floro with all my plastics and have for ten years. Always use a palomar knot with floro never had a problem with the knot. Quote
OnthePotomac Posted August 16, 2020 Posted August 16, 2020 A uni for me for every kind of line. Never a failure. Quote
Super User Catt Posted August 16, 2020 Super User Posted August 16, 2020 When tied properly a Palomar knot will work with monofilament, copolymores, fluorocarbon, & braid. Quote
Super User roadwarrior Posted August 16, 2020 Super User Posted August 16, 2020 14 minutes ago, Catt said: When tied properly a Palomar knot will work with monofilament, copolymores, fluorocarbon, & braid. That goes for nearly every knot "if tied properly". If it ain't perfect, it ain't good enough. Quote
Super User FishTank Posted August 16, 2020 Super User Posted August 16, 2020 I have been using the clinch knot for years with FC and have had great luck. I tend to use the palomar knot for braided line. Quote
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